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xzgrep: Search for a pattern in all files showing line numbers of matches.
$ xzgrep --line-number "${search_pattern}" ${path-to-compressed-file}
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The command xzgrep is used to search for a specific pattern within a compressed file. Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • xzgrep: This is the actual command being executed.
  • --line-number: This option prints the line number along with the matching line.
  • "${search_pattern}": This is the pattern you want to search for within the compressed file. It should be enclosed in double quotes to prevent variable expansion.
  • ${path-to-compressed-file}: This is the path to the compressed file you want to search within. It can be a relative or absolute path.

When you run this command, it will search for the specified pattern within the compressed file, and if any matches are found, it will display the line number and the matching line. Note that the compressed file must be in the .xz format for xzgrep to work correctly.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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